Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tours

• Embark on a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine and avoid long queues with the convenience of skip-the-line entry.
• Descend the wooden stairs to discover a 700-year-old underground realm comprising 23 chambers with diverse salt compositions and saline lakes.
• Learn about methods of salt extraction, mining tools and devices, and the various ways of transporting salt from the mine from an expert multilingual guide.
• Keep an eye out for Pope John Paul II and a copy of Da Vinci's Last Supper, both delicately carved in salt at St. Kinga's Chapel.
• Head to the largest chamber of the mine, where dance balls and sports events take place. Then, buy souvenirs and ride a real mining elevator back to the surface.
• You can opt for the tour in a language of your choice, with tours available in multiple languages.

Inclusions

• Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Skip-the-line access
• Expert guide available in multiple languages
• Access to Tourist Route

Exclusions

• Access to Miner's Route
• Access to Graduation Tower

• Tip: Check to see if there are any sporting events, concerts, or theatrical performances that might enhance your visit.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair. Some of the underground paths on the Tourist Route have been modified to accommodate individuals with limited mobility.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• In exceptional cases, some of the chambers of the Tourist Route might be excluded from the guided tour.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Enjoy skip-the-line access and bypass waiting queues at the 800-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the most unique attractions in Poland.
• Travel by a comfortable AC bus after a convenient pickup from the meeting point.
• With an expert guide by your side, learn about all the myths and legends of one of the oldest salt mines in the world.
• Explore the vast 327-meter underground labyrinth that dates back to the 13th century.
• Marvel at the fascinating salt artwork as you walk through 22 chambers carved in salt. See the salty underground lake, chapels, and salt monuments here.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Skip-the-line entry
• Expert guide (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish)
• Round-trip transfers from Krakow with pick-up from meeting point

• Tip: The microclimate of the mine is great for people with asthma and allergies.
• This tour is not entirely wheelchair accessible.
• Temperatures can drop to 14 degrees, so make sure to wear warm clothing.
• Wear comfortable shoes as there is plenty of walking involved.
• Bringing luggage to the mine is not allowed with the exception of hand baggage. Hand baggage is considered to be luggage of maximum dimensions 35cm x 20cm x 20cm.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Explore two of Poland’s attractions with the help of these pocket-friendly tickets during this guided tour!
• Visit the world's oldest salt mine, Wieliczka Salt Mine, acclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• From an expert guide, learn about ancient mining tools, salt extraction methods, and transportation (available in various languages).
• Explore saline lakes and beautiful salt statues beneath 135 meters.
• Start your journey back to Krakow under Nazi occupation with your expert guide.
• Enter without waiting in line by taking the skip-the-line entrance into the factory! Know more about Oskar Schindler’s life from the Enamel Factory, recreating the city's WWII events.
• Visit the photographer's shop, take the tram, and walk through the crowded streets of a Jewish ghetto.
• See where the events depicted in Steven Spielberg's film "Schindler's List" occurred in the now-famous Schindler's factory.

Inclusions

Weilickza Salt Mine

• Skip-the-line entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Expert guide (available in multiple languages)
• Access to Tourist Route

Schindler’s Factory

• Skip-the-line entry into Oskar Schindler’s Factory
• Small tour group

Weilickza Salt Mine

• Tip: As the temperature underground reaches 17–18°C, the best way to dress is in layers.
• The route includes around 800 stairs, 380 of which are at the start. So, make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes.
• The excursion is not wheelchair accessible. Some of the underground workings of the Tourist Route are adapted for people with limited mobility.
• In exceptional cases, some of the chambers of the Tourist Route might be excluded from the excursion.
• Service animals/guide dogs are allowed.

Schindler’s Factory

• Tip: Take note of the preserved machinery, tools, and materials to get a sense of the working conditions during that time.
• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Set out to explore the rich history and heritage of Poland in the heart of Krakow at it’s must-visit historic landmarks
• An expert English-speaking tour guide will walk alongside you, filling you in on lesser-known facts and chilling tales about the attractions on your itinerary
• Start off on Wawel Hill, where the magnificent residence of Polish kings will take your breath away
• Walk in and out of the Wawel Royal Castle, wandering through the heavily adorned chambers, halls, and State Rooms, filled with secrets and myths of the castle
• Explore the Wawel Cathedral, a great narrative of Polish history where all Polish monarchs are buried
• Tuck into some delectable flavors with a traditional Polish lunch (soup and main course)
• Continue onto the small town of Wieliczka, where you’ll see one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines
• Over 340 meters deep, 245 kilometers long, and 700 years old, this salt mine is steeped in history
• Visit the underground St. Kinga's Church while here, the patroness of miners, which is decorated with chandeliers, carvings, and sculptures of saints carved out of salt

Inclusions

• Expert English-speaking tour guide
• Admission into the Wawel Cathedral
• Entry into the Wawel Royal Castle
• Access to the State Rooms
• Entrance ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Lunch
• Transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka and back

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• On transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka, infants must sit on laps of parents/guardians.
• Guests with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions must not participate in this tour.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• There is a fair amount of walking involved on this tour so please wear comfortable footwear.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.